Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga'
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Common Name: Calistoga Yarrow  
Plant photo of: Achillea millefolium 'Calistoga'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Calistoga yarrow is in all ways similar to the species, except that its foliage is more silvery grey. Peach to yellow flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Attracts butterflies; is unattractive to deer and rabbits. Grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.